National Republican., 1887-08-19
THE CAMP rLoURIsuEs,
And the Country People Enjoy q Day
of ReYlYnI Services.


WASHINGTON GROVE, MD., Aug. 1s.-The
day opened with the glorious sunshine from
heaven shining upon the ''just and the un-
just.n
The "country people" took possession OF
the camp to-day, this being their day by
custom and common consent. The at
tendance was the largest OF any day yet,
about 200 persons being on the ground.
Every young man had his "best girl"
and all we're arrayed In their Sunday-go to-
meeting garments, each beau holding his
whip In his hand, decorated with highly
colored ribbons.
The committee on grounds, Of which the
"worthy patriarch" Brother l.. w. Worth
ington, ls chairman, had to provide moro
seats to accommodate the crowd, which was
very orderly. The prayer meeting was in
charge Of Rev. Arthur Thompson.
The Rev. j. A. Price, Of Waugh Chapel,
preached at the 1890 service from the 9th
chapter Of Matthew, 18th verse "Rejoice
and be exceeding glad, for great Is your
reward In heaven" There was a large
number OF people present who were deeply
impressed with the sympathetic speaker.
The attendance was go large that meeting
was held in the afternoon for their special
accommodation, and was led by the Rev.
A. Zimmerman.
crowded this evening that they had not
chairs enough to accommodate all, and the
worshipers were requested to bring their
camp chairs In the future, as "great things
| are in store for the people," This meeting
still continues in charge Of Brother Zim-
norman, who is highly elated over the sue
cess which attends the services.
:, The evening, service Is In charge OF tue
| Rev. Mr.. Weede, Of North Capitol Street
| Church. He preached from the 22d chapter
| Of job, 2lst verse-"Acquaint now tbyself
| with him and be at peace; thereby good
| shall come unto thee" An immense con-
course OF people listC ned to bis rem,rks,
the tabernacle being filled, while large
number occupied seats on the outside.
After the sermon the Rev. DR.. Elliot made
an eloquent appeal for the sinner to "hee
from the wrath to come" His remarks
were earnest and eloquent, and few re-
sponded
Mrs. Waters, Of Georgetown, is registered
at the hotel.
Grove hotel arrivals to-day: Miss Susie II
Weaver, Miss L. Barry, Rev. Mr.. Weede
ton, and w. ii. De Ford, Of Anamosa, Iowa
| Mr.. Stokes is stopping with Mr.. Altschu
on Second avenue.
DR.. Larcombe and family are domicilet
In "Mozart Cottage" on the circle.
| Mr.; W. 8. Dyre and family are rusticatin.
in spark Place"
Mrs. DIR. Merriam and family are located
on Broadway.
Mr.. Rollins and family are pleasant
situated in their new cottage on Broadway
Mrs. Bushby and family are "tenting to
night on the old camp ground" on Fourt
| avenue.
Mrs. James Wade aud family and Mra
George Birch will be found at the corner O
Fourth avenue and the circle.
Mr.. and Mrs. Baker are the guests OF L
w. Worthington.
Mr.. George selby and family are stoppin
on the circle.
Miss Burdette is visiting the Misses Selby
Mr.. Malcolm and family are located 1
their "log cabin on Fifth avenue.
Mrs. Wilson and family are rusticatin
on Fifth avenue.
, Mrs. Wariield and family are sat home
on Sixth avenue In their cottage. M.